Dreaming up a delicious main dish for friends and family is simple in comparison to side dishes. Run-of-the-mill go-tos are potato, macaroni or egg salads. Those options are dandy and delicious, but why no mix it up with a dish that’s worthy of applause? This Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Tater-Topped Casserole is tasty and far from garden-variety side dishes.
1 package (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
1 package (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower florets, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 1/4 cups milk
4 ounces (1/2 package) cream cheese, cubed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 pound frozen fried potato tots
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut up any large broccoli or cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces. Set aside. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, Italian seasoning, garlic salt and pepper. Add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Add cream cheese and Parmesan cheese; cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Mix in broccoli and cauliflower; toss gently to coat. Spoon into a 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with cheddar cheese and top with potato tots. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until heated through and potato tots are golden brown and crispy.
This Cheesy Broccoli Cauliflower Tater-Topped Casserole recipe and photo provided by McCormick Spice.
Need another side dish to put in your recipe file? Your tastebuds will be overjoyed with this Dill Pickle Brine Potato Salad.